The New England Patriots have hired former linebacker Dont'a Hightower to be the team's linebackers coach under new head coach Jerod Mayo.
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Hightower played his entire NFL career with the Patriots. He was drafted out of Alabama in 2012 by New England and played for the Patriots until 2021. After not playing during the 2022 season, he announced his official retirement. During his time with the Patriots, Hightower earned one Second-team All-Pro selection, two Pro Bowl appearances and won three Super Bowls.